Abstract
Background: ICP is a liver condition specific to pregnancy affecting 0.5–0.6% of pregnancies in Australia.
Aims: to review the SOMANZ guidelines and extrapolate information relevant to midwives proving care for women with ICP.
Findings: Multidisciplinary input is essential in caring for women with ICP and their families. Non-fasting TSBA samples ≥19 µmol/L are diagnostic in the presence of pruritus. Peak TSBA denotes the severity of the disease. Increased risk of stillbirth is small when peak TSBA ≥100 µmol/L.
Conclusion: Midwives play an essential role in supporting women with ICP helping them navigate complex appointments and manage the pruritus and concomitant issues.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 152-156 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Obstetric Medicine |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 28 May 2024 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2024 |
Keywords
- Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)
- midwives
- peak total serum bile acids (TBSA)